Description

Before SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, before RED DRAGON, Hannibal Lecter was a brilliant psychiatrist in the employ of the FBI. His task: to help an unusually gifted criminal profiler, Will Graham, who is haunted by his ability to see into the minds of serial killers. From the imaginative mind of Bryan Fuller (HEROES, PUSHING DAISIES), and the artful direction of David Slade (THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE, 30 DAYS OF NIGHT), comes a series exploring the early relationship of Thomas Harris’ famous characters. This stylized thriller tells an origin story of masterful manipulation.

Unorthodox profiler Will Graham is enlisted by the FBI’s Jack Crawford to catch the Minnesota Shrike, a serial killer who targets young women. When answers prove elusive, they ask noted psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter to consult on both the case and the mental strain it is causing Will.

Will’s mental decline results in tragedy, when it appears he may have murdered Abigail Hobbs. With himself as his only defender, Will desperately tries to prove he’s being framed by the real Copy Cat killer.

Customer Reviews

Unlike anything i've seen before!

I really...really enjoyed this show. It was very well written, smartly acted, and expertly directed; but most of all...very entertaining! I can't wait to see what's coming next. Recommended..

Hannibal Lecter has finally returned in perfect form!

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DreamReaper911

Seen all the movie adaptations (The Silence of the Lambs-Red Dragon). HUGE fan of the books by Thomas Harris. This new interpretation of Lecter's may just be one of the best new shows of the spring. Highly recommend watching.

Phenomenal!!!

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ilikeeggs818

Having read all the books and watched all the movies, I had my doubts that this show would not live up to my expectations. It completely shocked me Will is an amazing character who's never really been explained in the books or movie. They always seemed to brush him off. They finally do him justice by explaining why he is so unique, and how Hannibal met him and preyed upon him. The chemistry between all the characters was stunning, the music, the visual of the kills, and narrative never cease to amaze me. I thought they would cheapen it, but they have raised it onto a pedestal that the movies and books would not deem to touch. This is sure to become a top TV show along with breaking bad, game of thrones, or any favorite of anyone's will rival with this one.